1,574 kilograms have been blocked for 45 years OVERVIEW OF THE GOLD STOLEN BY THE GERMANS Description Weight in kg Weight in $ Gold supplement 662 kg gold ingot 570.0095 803.7231 Silver supplement 29 kg gold ingot 826.2390 1.7231 Steel supplement 6 pieces 5 kg gold ingot 0.0650 41.2438 Silver supplement 8 pieces 16 kg gold ingot 24.5635 683.9580 Steel supplement 6 pieces 4 kg gold ingot 13.4516 403.6500 Steel supplement 6 pieces 18 kg gold ingot 11.0095 2.715.6777 Steel supplement 6 pieces 26 kg gold ingot 37.9720 7.748 Steel supplement 7 pieces 26 kg gold ingot 7.7255 2.4935 Supplement 8 pieces cast gold 43.405 15 thousand military gold TIRANA - 55 gold bars, with a total weight of about 1,600 kilograms, stolen by the Germans in 1944, are being returned to Albania. The announcement was made yesterday by Deputy Prime Minister Bashkim Fino at a press conference, who stated that the Albanian government has brought the issue of the monetary gold stolen by the Nazis during the Second World War to an end. In addition to the decision of the three-party commission, created after the signing of the agreement between Albania, the United States and Great Britain, the Albanian government will also receive 109,000 dollars that were in the compensation fund. Above all, Fino added, 45 years after the blocking of these 1,574 kilograms of gold, a problem that had remained unresolved since 1950 has been settled. The commission’s decision concluded that 35 percent of the amount belongs to Albania, while the rest will be divided among the other claimant countries. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the return of the gold also has moral and political significance, as it is linked to the recognition of a historical injustice against Albania.

An appeal from the Association’s chairman TIRANA - The freedom to trade products has also made the Albanian consumer the “chief buyer” of a wide variety of food goods, mostly imported. According to a recent announcement by the Consumers’ Association, many goods with expired use-by dates or incorrect labels have recently entered our country. The Association calls on citizens to carefully check production and expiry dates, as well as packaging conditions. The chairman of the Association said that state control structures must be more active in order to protect the population’s health. He stressed that public awareness is the best way to avoid abuses in the market.

TIRANA - “We will demand wage increases, protection of jobs, and respect for collective agreements,” leaders of the independent trade unions declared yesterday. According to them, if their demands are not taken into account by the government, a wave of strikes may break out in the coming weeks in different sectors of the economy. They criticized the delays in privatization and the lack of social dialogue. The union representatives said they are consulting their membership on the forms of protest and that they will also seek institutional mediation. Errigj page?

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TIRANA - The freedom to trade products and the wide variety of goods have also brought the risk of expired goods circulating. The Consumers’ Association warns citizens to check product use-by dates and labels, especially for food and medicines. According to specialists, the lack of strict controls creates opportunities for abuses in the market. The relevant authorities are being asked to strengthen inspections and punish violators.

Discipline even for ministers TIRANA - The government cabinet is expected to establish clearer rules for the functioning of the administration and work discipline, including for ministers. Official sources said that responsibilities, deadlines, and reporting methods will be defined more precisely. The initiative aims to increase the efficiency of institutions and improve relations with the public. According to the same sources, measures are also expected against absences and lateness at work.

Today and tomorrow the Albanian and Italian football matches TIRANA - The sporting weekend brings important matches from the Albanian and Italian football championships. The main teams will take to the field for the next round, while great interest from fans is expected. The newspaper announcement gives the times and the most important pairings of the matches. Analysts predict intense clashes, especially in the decisive matches for the top positions and survival.

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6 people arrested: they had stolen 6 people arrested: They had stolen TIRANA - Police announced the arrest of six people suspected of several thefts that occurred in the city. According to official sources, the investigations led to the identification of the perpetrators and the seizure of part of the stolen items. The arrested individuals will be handed over to the prosecutor’s office for the relevant criminal offenses.

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Korteçë Smugglers “the field”, citizens know FROM THE HEADLINES For a patch of the economy? FOR CONSUMERS FOR 20 ECONOMIC DOLLARS! FOR CONSUMERS NOTICE FROM THE BUYER: Text unclear and partly unreadable. Altitalia BONA Vaseline/adri? 290,000+tax ITALY Vaseline/adri? 969,000+tax GERMANY Vaseline/adri? 440,000+tax LONDON Vaseline/adri? 650,000+tax PARIS Vaseline/adri? 550,000+tax USA Vaseline/adri? 700,000+tax send it Tirana tel/fax: 42 27 10 WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU FOR 20 ECONOMIC DOLLARS! FOR CONSUMERS WELL-BEING MONUMENT ex Tax? [partly unreadable]